The Indiana Primary ended last week with Trump becoming the presumptive Republican nominee, marking a fundamental change in course for the GOP and American Right. How do we interpret this change? The answer lies in Barry Goldwater’s 1964 presidential campaign and the “conservative capture” of the Republican Party.
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Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Tim Judah
Listen as Tim Judah from The Economist discusses his experience reporting from Ukraine.
Israel to Upgrade Ties with NATO
Sophie Barnett discusses Israel’s recent acceptance to establish a Permanent Office at NATO Headquarters, and the implications of a continued upgrade in NATO-Israel relations.
Iraq’s Destabilizing Security: Can Corruption be Tackled?
Will reforms be enough to tackle corruption? In light of recent protests, Layla Wahbi discusses corruption within Iraq and what reforms would mean for the country’s security institution.
South Caucasian Security and the South Ossetian Referendum
Rejeanne Lacroix examines South Caucasian Security and the South Ossetian Referendum.
The War in Ukraine: Historical Highlights from the Month of May
Canadians for Democracy in Russia, in conjunction with Euromaidan Canada, present striking photos highlighting the brutal nature of the current conflict in Eastern Ukraine.
INFOCAT: Improving Cybersecurity Through Information Foraging
Eimi Harris describes the INFOCAT studies and how improved information analysis may impact the current status of cybersecurity.
The Question of Sovereignty in The South China Sea
China recently turned down a port call request by U.S. aircraft carrier Stennis in Hong Kong, indicating an ever chillier relationship between the two countries. Kristyn Byrne explores this relationship by looking at disputes over the South China Sea.
Unveiling a new-Jihadism: How Women are Combatting ISIL
Jihadism vs. Female Fighter? Marissa Young discusses the effect of independently organized militant women’s groups on ISIL.
Will Operation Impact be Enough to Degrade ISIS? Canada’s Mission Behind Friendly Lines
Winning the conflict against ISIS will entail reaching a solidified victory, focusing on changing geopolitics, and observing lessons from the War on Terror in Afghanistan. Jayson Derow analyzes Canada’s strategy of utilizing military advisors within the Iraqi Security Forces to degrade ISIS.